US EditionIndian Cinema Shines: Four Titles in the Oscar 2026 Best Picture Race
The Academy listed 317 eligible feature films, with 201 meeting extra criteria for Best Picture, including expanded theatrical runs and inclusion standards.
- On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced 317 feature films are eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards, per a list released this week.
- Best Picture rules require expanded theatrical runs in designated U.S. metro areas and submission of a confidential Academy Representation and Inclusion Standards Entry form, with runs completed by Jan. 22, 2026.
- The tally reflects that of 317 films, 201 Best Picture-eligible titles represent a slight drop, while 116 films either did not submit RAISE forms or opted out; KPop Demon Hunters is notably excluded.
- With the Jan. 22 reveal approaching, nominations voting runs Jan. 12–Jan. 16, 2026, and PwC tabulates ballots for the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre.
- Several Indian entries include five films eligible for Best Picture, with Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound shortlisted among 15 for Best International Feature, after shortlists in 12 artisan categories.
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Kantara 2, Mahavatar Narsimha, Sister Midnight, Tanvi the Great and Tourist Family secure eligibility to compete in Oscar Best Picture race
Indian films like Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1, Tanvi the Great, Sister Midnight, Tourist Family, and Mahavatar Narsimha have secured eligibility to compete in the Academy Awards’ Best Picture category.
Indian Cinema Shines: Four Titles in the Oscar 2026 Best Picture Race
Four Indian movies, including Kannada's 'Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1' and Hindi's 'Tanvi The Great', are among the 201 films eligible for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars. The Academy revealed its eligibility list, highlighting India's increasing influence in global cinema, with nominations announced in January 2026.
The Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences reported on Thursday that a total of 317 films are eligible to participate in the 98th edition of the Oscar Awards. Of that total, 201 productions meet the requirements to compete in the category of best film.
The Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences announced that 317 films are eligible for the 98th edition of the Oscar Awards.
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